Tendonitis News

THURSDAY, Nov. 15, 2018 (American Heart Association) – For people with coronary artery disease, the thickness of the Achilles tendon may be an indicator of the severity of their disease and how likely they are to have a heart attack, new research suggests. The Achilles tendon – the longest and strongest tendon in the body – connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. The study, presented ...

-- Tendonitis occurs when the thick cords of tissue that connect muscles to bone become inflamed and painful. Tendonitis can be triggered by an injury, muscle overuse, improper stretching or incorrect form during exercise, the American Podiatric Medical Association says. The condition usually resolves on its own with rest, ice and elevation. But it may be time to visit the doctor if symptoms ...

SATURDAY, March 25, 2017 – Whether your doctor recommends surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon may depend partly on your age and activity level, foot experts say. The Achilles tendon is a band of tissue that runs down the back of the lower leg and connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. A rupture is a complete or partial tear of the tendon that leaves the heel bone separated or partially ...

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22, 2017 – As kids play sports like soccer and football with more frequency and force, many are damaging their knees, a new study finds. A common knee injury – an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear – has steadily increased among 6- to 18-year-olds in the United States, rising more than 2 percent a year over the last two decades, researchers report. These injuries peak in ...

-- Trigger finger occurs when an irritated tendon prevents you from fully extending the finger, causing it to stay in a bent position. Here are common symptoms, courtesy of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: A tender lump in the palm of your hand. Swelling of the finger. A sensation of popping or catching in a finger joint. Painful bending or straightening of a finger. Stiffness of ...

THURSDAY, Sept. 8, 2016 – When the NFL season kicks off Thursday night with a rematch between last year's Super Bowl teams, the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos, football fans will be focusing on which franchise claims victory this time around. But fears of career-ending injuries lurk in the back of the minds of professional football players every time they take the field, and a new ...

-- Tears, degeneration and inflammation may all contribute to Achilles tendinitis, leading to heel and ankle pain. Here are common symptoms of the condition, courtesy of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society: A painful, burning sensation in the tendon at the back of the ankle and top of the heel. Pain that is worse first thing in the morning, and often improves when you're moving. ...

FRIDAY, Nov. 6, 2015 – Achilles tendon problems are often misdiagnosed, but many patients still have good outcomes, a new study suggests. For example, about one-quarter of Achilles tendon ruptures are missed during doctors' initial examinations, according to the authors of the clinical review published in the November issue of The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. The Achilles ...

FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2015 – High cholesterol levels may increase your risk of tendon problems and pain, a new study suggests. Tendons are the tough fibers connecting the body's muscles and bones. The researchers suspect cholesterol buildup in immune cells can lead to chronic low-level inflammation, prompting tendon abnormalities and pain. They analyzed 17 studies published between 1973 and 2014 that ...

TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2015 – Recovery time is similar for male and female college soccer players who've strained their hamstrings, but different factors affect their readiness to return to play, a new study finds. "Multiple factors may influence the return-to-play time after an injury," study author Kevin Cross, UVA-HealthSouth in Charlottesville, Va., said in a National Athletic Trainers' ...

-- Pain in the heel may range from a minor nuisance to disabling. The American Podiatric Medical Association mentions these possible causes: Formation of a spur, a non-cancerous bony growth, in this case on the bottom of the heel. Plantar fasciitis, in which the thick band of tissue at the bottom of the foot becomes inflamed. Pronation, in which the foot turns too much toward the inside. This ...

SUNDAY, May 10, 2015 – Athletes aren't always sure whether to use heat or ice on injuries and aches and pains, so here is some advice from experts. If you suffer a sudden sports injury, you should follow a recovery program known as RICE: rest, ice, compression, elevation. "Elevation is probably the most important thing because it limits the amount of blood flow to the area and the amount of ...

TUESDAY, Feb. 17, 2015 – The Achilles tendon can handle downhill running better than previously thought, says a study that offers good news for distance runners. The key is to transition gradually to downhill running, the Brigham Young University researchers noted. "Runners can know it is safe to transition to downhill running and include it in normal training and racing," study author Katy ...